Directeur Commercial

RIDE!; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Events and networking opportunities

Transport cost subsidy 50%

Founders-level exposure

Résumé du poste

RIDE! seeks a Head of Sales to drive growth with satellite operators, reporting to the CEO. You will lead the Sales department, manage a Business Development team, and collaborate with Launch Mission to fulfill client requirements.

Responsibilities include expanding launch services, managing bids, and shaping go-to-market strategies. Deep space-industry networks and strong English fluency are essential; French is a plus. This role requires strategic leadership and market expansion across Europe.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in business-oriented roles.
• At least 1 space-launch related sales experience.
• A well-developed network in the space industry.
• Previous team management experience.
• Fluency in English; French knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Increase the number of finalized launch deals and services.
• Identify opportunities in the satellite operators ecosystem.
• Understand decision-making and key drivers of operators.
• Close sales for launches and services to satellite operators.
• Support clients by coordinating with Launch Planning.
• Recruit and manage a high-performance business team.
• Attend international exhibitions (IAC, SpaceTech, WBSW).
• Deliver business excellence to the Executive Board.

Connaissances

Complex sales

Sales management

End-to-end sales

Bid management

Space market knowledge

Team management

Business strategy

English proficiency

Description du poste

LOCATION: PARIS, BORDEAUX OR TOULOUSE

Your Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the position of Head of Sales is strategically vital for the growth of RIDE!. The Head of Sales is accountable for the Sales department's performance, focusing on Satellite Operators. This role encompasses:

1. Identifying opportunities for launch services and launch opportunities.

2. Managing bids for both commercial and institutional launches.

3. Developing closing strategies.

The Head of Sales collaborates closely with the Launch Mission department. After securing a launch opportunity, the mission manager takes over, implementing the launch in accordance with the customer's requirements, as briefed by the Sales department.

Furthermore, the Head of Sales oversees a team of Business Developers. Business acumen, an established commercial space network, and the ability to comprehend RIDE!’s clients' critical success factors are imperative for the role's success.

Ultimately, enhancing the company's revenue and optimizing the business strategy are the Head of Sales' primary expectations.

You will be responsible of the following missions

The chief mission is to increase the number of finalized launch deals and associated services.

The Head of Sales is expected to:

1. Challenge and implement the Business Strategy for 2025.

2. Identify new opportunities in the satellite operators' ecosystem.

3. Understand the decision-making process and key drivers of satellite operators.

4. Close sales for launches and services targeting satellite operators.

5. Support clients in managing the launch project by ensuring effective communication with the Launch Planning department.

6. Recruit and manage a business team, delivering high performance.

7. Attend international exhibitions such as IAC, SpaceTech in Bremen, WBSW in Paris etc..

8. Deliver and commit to Business excellence and performance to the Executive Board.

The Head of Sales may also be tasked with editing or creating new products and services offered by RIDE!

The Head of Sales plays an active role in managing launch opportunities and has access to:

• RIDE!’s platform

• An international network and an existing prospect base of 350+ satellite operators and manufacturers

• RIDE!’s team comprising business developers, account managers, and growth marketers.

Profile Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in "Business Oriented" roles.

• At least 1 experience related to Space launches (sales of services or systems closely associated with a space launch).

• A well-developed network in the space industry (upstream), including launchers, satellite operators, and satellite manufacturers.

• Previous experience in team management.

• Able to accommodate a ±3-hour time difference.

• Proficiency in English (mandatory).

• Knowledge of French is a plus.

HARD SKILLS:

1. Complex sales management.

2. End-to-end sales process management (from initial meeting to closing).

3. Bid Management.

4. Knowledge of the space market and its stakeholders.

5. Team management.

6. Business Strategy.

SOFT SKILLS:

1. Reliability and commitment to delivering results.

2. Diligence and commitment to objectives.

3. A problem-solving mindset.

4. Emotional intelligence.

5. Agility and a strong adaptability.

If you don’t think you tick all the boxes, no worries, you can still apply, sometimes we are looking for the moon but, in the end, we find a star.

The perks of being a Rider

• The opportunity to join an early-stage company and work directly with the founders.

• The opportunity to work on various projects with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

• Regular events (afterworks, team lunch, culture sharing,…)

• 50% of the costs of your transport is covered.